Two key Harley executives announce their retirements

James McCaslin and Gail Lione, key executives at Harley-Davidson, have announced their retirements effective April 30.

McCaslin, 61, served as president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. from 2001 to 2009. He joined Harley in 1992 as vice president and general manager of the company’s York, Pa., operations.

"He has tremendous passion for the brand and the products," Harley CEO Keith Wandell said in a news release.

Lione, 60, will remain with the company as president of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, a position she has held since 2006. She has been Harley's chief legal officer since joining the company in 1997 and currently is executive vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer.

Harley has initiated a candidate search for Lione's replacement.

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